Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Medical Emergency among Dental and Ayurveda Students

Background: A medical emergency is a sudden unexpected condition demanding urgent attention and treatment. Medical emergencies require medical attention within one hour which is also known as the “Golden Hour”. Immediate intervention in an emergency can considerably alter the outcome of a patient’s illness and death. Aim: The aim of study is to evaluate dental and ayurvedic healthcare professional’s knowledge, attitude, and practice. Materials and methods: The study was conducted among dental and ayurvedic students undergoing under graduation studies through a questionnaire circulated via open link. The data collected was transferred to excel and analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: Questionnaire were distributed among 150 respondents among which 139 responses were received showing 95.5% dental respondents and 98% of ayurvedic respondents record medical history and drug allergy while only 55% of dental students and 60% ayurvedic students knows to perform BLS (basic life support). Conclusion: There is a lack of knowledge among participants